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Begum Malali

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Director of Food Security Initiatives

Begum Malali, MS
Galloway, New Jersey| (609) 204-7162 | LinkedIn URL │ BegM1010@yahoo.com
Dynamic Specialist
▪ Individual & Group Engagement ▪ Safety Management ▪ Program & Project Management ▪ Team Development & Leadership
▪ Policy & Procedure Development ▪ Community Outreach & Networking ▪ Regulatory Compliance ▪ Performance Evaluations
▪ Account Planning/Customer Service ▪ Team Selling/Product Knowledge ▪ Lead Generation ▪ Platform Integration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Premier Staffing Source ( Contracted for State of Delaware DHSS PROMISE Program) , DE
Psychiatric Social Worker II ; 37.5 hours
● Interview patients, clients, family members and/or persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history
to assure quality level of services
procedures
American Family Life Assurance Company, DE
District Sales Coordinator/ Benefits Specialist ; 40 hours
April 2018-Present
● Knowledge of Privacy and HIPPA rules that govern disclosures of confidential information and working knowledge of the
laws governing release of information pertaining to each business
● Overseeing a team of associates , reliable communication, and being an effective leader
● Communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing to meet business objectives.
● Preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels
● Multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
● Work independently in the accomplishment of a wide variety of duties, including setting priorities and coordinating work
● Communicate effectively and professionally with all types of people
● Identify customer concerns, perform task required to resolve issues accurately and timely and to follow up as necessary
to ensure complete resolution
● Finished #39 out of 359 in 2019 as a Districts Manager
● Increased District sales by 184% from previous year
● Claimed Rookie District of the month in 2018
● Won within the Northeast Market sales Dash for Cash bonus Award in Q4 of 2018
CFH Health Systems, Camden, NJ Nov 2017 – March 2018
● Refer to appropriate units for effective service delivery
● Oversee the operation of a psychiatric social work unit
● Provide technical guidance to professional and paraprofessional staff in psychiatric settings, and monitor subordinates
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● Provide consultation to providers to encourage them to intervene in crisis situations or directly handle explosive situations.
● Assist in analysis of operations, making recommendations with a view to improving division/department policy and
● Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences to formulate or evaluate a treatment plans; and complete annual assessments
● Prepare narrative statistical and court reports, if necessary. May prepare application forms for benefits or services
● Provide consultative services to state and private agencies and may participate in community projects
● Use of policies and procedures associated with operational activities that affect the patient flow, patient care and revenue
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BEGUM MALALI
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BCS Specialist ; 40 hours
● Served in a multifaceted counseling and therapeutic role revolving around behavioral modification
● Facilitated and prepared individual and group therapy sessions, identified crisis situations and evaluated risk
● Provided intervention, and treatment plan development
● Designated as Lead Staff in recognition of exceptional leadership capabilities by higher management
● Conceptualized and initiated progressive, therapeutic measures to allow for substantial reduction in the use of restraints
as an intervention tool
● Fostered and cultivated open and collaborative lines of communication
● Provided oversight, and supportive efforts on deficiencies and other actionable information
● Knowledgeable of Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques
ROBIN’S NEST, Mullica Hill, NJ & Washington Township April 2013 –April 2016
Residential Treatment Program Director; 40 hours
● Initially hired to support the development of a new female group home in Gloucester County
● Tasked to steer the planning and development of an additional female group home from start up.
● Managed full life cycle recruitment, personnel training, policy and procedure development, and budget administration;
focused efforts on sourcing high-caliber counselors and therapists and controlling costs without sacrificing therapeutic
quality.
● Forged collaborative relationships with local fire and police to ensure emergency response protocols were in place.
● Planned, launched, and hosted the organization’s first ever open house.
● Recognized for company and program’s Professional Development Award for team cohesion and leadership .
● Successfully completed the organization's first certified training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); drastically
reducing the risk of potential liability, improving staff retention, and creating an overall safer community.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Science in Counseling Studies, Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Wilmington University
Professional Development:
University Athlete Women’s Soccer 4 years
CPR Certified
National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Certified: Certification Number 663352020
Life and Health Licensed
Hall of Fame Inductee

April 18, 2025

Food Security with Begum Malali and JFS

In this episode of the Mighty MERP Podcast, host Melissa Rosenbllum interviews Begum Malali, the Director of Food Security Initiatives at Jewish Family Services.
Guest: Begum Malali